Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in a biopic at the Venice Film Festival, portraying the opera diva's dramatic life and career. The film 'Maria' is directed by Pablo Larrain and is part of a trilogy of movies about iconic women.
Key Points
Angelina Jolie portrays Maria Callas in a biopic directed by Pablo Larrain
Film 'Maria' is part of Larrain's trilogy of movies about iconic women
Focuses on Callas's final years in Paris and her career in opera
Jolie studied for six months to mimic Callas's voice
Pros
Angelina Jolie's return to the screen after a hiatus
Exploration of Maria Callas's life and career
Directed by Pablo Larrain, known for biopics of iconic women
Cons
Potential criticism of Jolie's portrayal of Callas's voice